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Repurposing poultry processing water for hydroponic use
Researchers at Auburn University recently developed new methods for safely using poultry processing wastewater for food-grade hydroponic crop production. By eliminating pathogens, like salmonella, the research team was able to use wastewater from a poultry processing...
Chen named APRES Fellow, recognized for peanut breeding research
Auburn University Professor Charles Chen was recently recognized for outstanding contributions to his field of peanut breeding and genetics. At the 57th annual meeting of the American Peanut Research & Education Society (APRES) July 15-17 in Richmond, Virginia,...
Planting shifts into high gear at Alabama agricultural research units
As spring planting shifts into high gear in farmers’ fields throughout the Southeast, few agricultural operations come close to matching the diversity of crops and...
FoodU expands vertical farming operation
The Auburn University College of Agriculture and Campus Dining recently added four new container farms to its vertical farming operation. The four new farms, outfitted...
Market at Ag Heritage Park returns May 22
Hosted by the Auburn University College of Agriculture, The Market at Ag Heritage Park is an open-air, growers-only farmers market offering fresh, locally grown fruits...
College of Ag ’emerging superstars’ receive New Innovator Awards
Two Auburn University College of Agriculture researchers received the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) 2019 New Innovator Award.
Auburn freshman Kenneth Reese makes state history in 4-H
Auburn University freshman Kenneth Reese made history as the first Black president of Alabama 4-H. He hopes to one day teach or become an extension agent.
Mykel Taylor hired as Alfa Endowed Eminent Scholar
The College of Agriculture at Auburn University is pleased to announce the hiring of Mykel Taylor as the Alfa Endowed Eminent Scholar.
Alabama Farm Credit provides financial support for Auburn’s NAMA team
The NAMA team in the Auburn University College of Agriculture received $10,000 in crucial funding on Friday, Aug. 28, from Alabama Farm Credit.
Department of Poultry Science partners with ADM Animal Nutrition
Drs. Charles and Jessica Starkey of the Department of Poultry Science in Auburn University’s College of Agriculture are joining forces with ADM.
Peanut breeding program works on drought-tolerant plant
Researchers in Auburn’s College of Agriculture are using a $490,000 grant to accelerate efforts to breed a drought-tolerant peanut plant.
Two faculty members appointed to College of Agriculture professorships
Elina Coneva was appointed to the William A. Jr. and Cecelia Dozier Endowed Professorship and Kathy Lawrence to the Joseph Kloepper Professorship.
College of Agriculture to recognize summer 2020 graduates
Although celebrations to recognize recent Auburn graduates are indefinitely postponed, the College of Agriculture wishes to recognize these graduates.
Auburn entomologist receives grant for anti-mosquito material
Auburn Entomologist John Beckmann was awarded $868,145 to develop a lightweight material that blocks mosquito bites and retains coolness in hot weather.
Research to quantify loss of metals in fields with poultry litter
Of special interest to a group of Auburn researchers is the destination of heavy metals — including zinc, copper and lead — in manure used as fertilizer.
Renovated Pavilion reflects state’s agricultural heritage
The Agricultural Heritage Park Pavilion, located on Auburn University’s campus, is now reopened and redesigned to host events for the region.
USDA funds biosystems professor’s alternative use for farm wastewater
The USDA recently funded Assistant Professor Brendan Higgins’ project that will transform nutrients found in dairy and swine wastewater into fish feed.
$3 million grant to increase innovative conservation practices
College of Agriculture faculty will use a $3 million grant to encourage innovative conservation practices among the state’s row crop farmers.
PAR grants program yields big results, quick turnarounds
Auburn’s Production Agriculture Research (PAR) grants program is helping the state’s farmers at a time when it’s needed the most.
Food preservation product has international implications
Functional Ice, or FICE, is an alternative to ice that was created and tested in a lab on the Auburn University campus.
The New Classroom: How students and instructors adapted amid COVID-19
Students and instructors in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University adapted amid alternate operations during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Auburn joins corporate partner to create research farm
Auburn’s College of Agriculture is joining international corporate partner Yara North America to create a research incubator farm at one of its AAES sites.
Trace of Hope: Gordon Stone shares his story
1986 College of Agriculture alumnus Gordon Stone and his wife, Ellen, share how personal tragedy transformed their lives and outlook.
College partners with Campus Dining for new container farms
Two 320-square-foot, converted shipping container farms on Auburn University’s campus will use hydroponic technology to produce fresh produce year-round.
Auburn research to give voice to rural communities in pandemic
Researchers in Auburn’s College of Agriculture hope to give a voice to the hardships endured in the Deep South’s rural areas during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Market at Ag Heritage Park opening Thursday, June 4
After a delayed start due to COVID-19, The Market at Ag Heritage Park will reopen Thursday, June 4. The Market is a growers-only, open-air farmers’ market.
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